Chapter 5 (1/2)

Alyssa grew up in the County of Regantia, on the northwestern frontier of the Empire. Hailing from an unknown family with a small and barren land, it was impossible for her to know the sophisticated taste of high society.

Having lost her mother early, she was so quiet and timid that she didn’t engage in proper social activities.

I was lucky to have someone like Louise who knows all about high society and socializing to be taking care of me.

“I chose this myself for you. You can’t be seen as tacky.”

Louise, who grew up in the province, was taking care of herself to not be ridiculed by wearing an outdated dress.

“The lady doesn’t know where to go.”

It’s about choosing parties that you can go to for yourself who doesn’t know the subtle war of nerves in society.

“It’s all for your own good, Madam.”

Everything she said was straightforward for me, who still lacks the capacity as a duchess.

Usually, Louise would be telling Alyssa where to go, what to wear, and do.

Alyssa wasn’t very dissatisfied with those days, but the Duchess now is no longer the same as she once was.

‘I don’t think I have to do what Louise says anymore.’

It wasn’t because I was in a situation of a Duchess and a maid, but because she kept saying harsh things while squeezing me.

If I had to stay with her, it seemed necessary to talk with each other about what kind of direction we should take in the future.

“You know, Louise.”

She turned her head at my call.

It was then.

Knock Knock—

A knock at the door was heard.

(T/N: I feel like a ghost will pop up hehe)

Who is it? The doctor came and went earlier, and there’s no one to see me at this time. Is it the maid, Mrs. Ronan? Or a butler? My head tilted itself at the question.

(t/n: don’t tell me it’s the ml!! Getting ready with knives)